i think most all shops are good, i work at steed and think we do a wicked job, i was in JH today, altough i don't agree with all thier prices, it's pretty fair, and On Top has good dudes eventough i know people that hate it, and the cove is a cool place, and ride on is dope for BMX. But basically, everyone has to pay rent and most people have similar prices. But i wouldn't whine about JH giving you a bad deal, if you didn't shop around. And you can't just say that cove is better cuz they gave you a wicked deal on a bike, cove makes their own bikes so obviously they can sell them for whatever they want. JH can't sell a brodie or norco, or specialized for bellow cost, or cost…and why should they? There's a retail price on everything for a reason, or is it just some bs, and everyone should automatically get 20% off? the point is you go to a bike shop, because they are close to you, you have friends there, you receive good service, and they sell a brand or bike that works for you. i hope everyone gets wicked service where ever they shop, cheers:D